Commercial Financial Accountant

Idaho Milk Products•Main Plant, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Financial Accountant plays a key role in supporting both the Commercial and Finance teams by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information and analysis. This position is responsible for various month-end closing activities related to Commercial and Administrative accounts, ensuring all documentation and procedures are current and compliant. A critical aspect of this role is building strong relationships with the Commercial team and providing them with meaningful reporting, analysis, and business insights. Additionally, this position serves as a backup for core Accounting functions, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of the finance operation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; concentration in Accounting preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and punctuality.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, departments, and with external partners.
Sound decision-making, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI dashboard development is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on identifying key insights and recommending actionable solutions.
Experience in the dairy or food manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform month-end accounting tasks for Commercial and Administrative functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Prepare and deliver management reports as assigned.
Assist and complete business surveys and data submissions as requested.
Support internal and external audit processes by providing timely and accurate documentation.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives across the accounting team.
Generate and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sales reports.
Develop and update Power BI dashboards to support sales reporting and analysis.
Prepare and maintain sales projections and inventory tracking reports.
Ensure accuracy of customer master data in accounting systems, including new customer setup and updates.
Provide backup support for the Accounts Receivable Specialist and other accounting team members as needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.